Dates: 18–20 Nov 2026 · 7.30am to 6pm
Singapore FinTech Festival is one of the world’s biggest fintech events, and it takes over all of Singapore EXPO from Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 November 2026. MAS and GFTN run it. It’s a trade event, not a fun fair; if you work in finance, crypto or tech, here’s how to pick a pass.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Tampines / Changi (Singapore EXPO, Halls 1 to 6)
Best for
Fintech, banking and crypto professionals, founders, job-hunters in tech
Budget
MeetUp S$380, Startup S$650, Delegate S$1,500, Executive S$6,000; Livestream S$250; complimentary passes for eligible trade visitors, policy, academic and media
Time to allow
At least a full day; the halls are big
Nearest MRT
Expo (CG1/DT35), nearest Hall 6
Good to know
Ages 16 and up; business or smart casual; no refunds and passes are non-transferable
Why go?
Regulators, banks, crypto firms and startups from around the world are in the same halls for three days.
The MeetUp programme sets up 15-minute one-to-one meetings in a speed-dating format, which is handy if you’re raising money or hiring.
Trade visitors may qualify for a complimentary pass, which is the cheapest way to see the exhibition floor.
What to do
01 · Pick the right pass
Delegate, Executive, Startup and Policy passes give access to the Premium Stages from 7.30am to 6pm daily. Trade visitor and MeetUp passes give access from 10am to 6pm. Startup and Delegate passes include the F&B zones in Halls 2, 4 and 6; trade visitors and MeetUp holders pay at the venue’s own outlets or the SFF Cafe in Hall 6. Our tip: if you only want to walk the exhibition and meet people, check whether you qualify as a trade visitor before you pay.
02 · MeetUp speed meetings
SFF MeetUp runs 15-minute, double-opt-in one-to-one meetings in Halls 4 and 5. If you miss the MeetUp deadline, the official app’s in-app chat (live from 9 November) lets you message attendees and set meetings yourself.
03 · After Hours and Founders ROCK
On Wednesday 18 November, 7pm to 10pm, SFF After Hours takes over Fountain Square at CQ @ Clarke Quay, with Founders ROCK, where founders and regulators play music together on stage. Delegate, Executive, Startup, Policy, Speaker, VIP and Media passes include it; others can buy a top-up at registration.
Plan your visit
Address
Singapore EXPO, Halls 1 to 6 and Foyer 1 Level 2, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
Opening hours
18 to 20 Nov 2026: Premium-stage passes 7.30am to 6pm; trade visitor and MeetUp passes 10am to 6pm. Registration counters from 7am (8am on 20 Nov) to 5.30pm
Getting there
Expo MRT (CG1/DT35), nearest Hall 6 and Foyer 2; one stop or a 5-minute drive from Changi Airport
Tickets or booking
Online registration on the SFF website, or on site at the Apex Gallery (Level 1) or Hall 6. Badges can also be collected early at Sands Expo, Level 5, from 15 to 17 November
Accessibility
Singapore EXPO halls are step-free with lifts; luggage storage at both registration areas (S$10 a piece for most passes)
Before you go
- Bring photo ID and travel light: there are random bag checks, and drones and personal mobility devices are banned.
- Bring a refillable bottle; there are more than 30 hydration points.
- Same week: Singapore Blockchain Week runs from 13 to 17 November, with Singapore days from 14 November; its venues and session timings hadn’t been published when we checked.
Singapore EXPO
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 8 November 2026 · Singapore FinTech Festival FAQ (official page) · Singapore FinTech Festival (official site)
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Nattu (CC BY 2.0); Chinnian (CC BY-SA 2.0); ZKang123 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Dates, venue, pass prices, hours, rules and the After Hours details come from the Singapore FinTech Festival’s official FAQ and website, checked on 8 November 2026. The pass-choice tips are our own. Photos are older, freely licensed views of Singapore EXPO, not of the festival. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.